Abraham Lincoln
- Born:
- February 12, 1809, Sinking Spring Farm, Kentucky, United States
- Died:
- April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C., United States
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, Politician, Statesman
Early Life and Education
- Born in a log cabin in Kentucky.
- Largely self-educated.
- Read law in Illinois.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law for several years in Illinois.
- Served in the Illinois State Legislature.
- Served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Elected as the 16th President of the United States in 1860.
- Led the Union through the American Civil War.
- Issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
- Promoted the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, abolishing slavery.
- Delivered the Gettysburg Address.
- Re-elected as President in 1864.
Notable Works
- Gettysburg Address
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln (various editions)
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Legacy and Impact
- Considered one of the greatest presidents in U.S. history.
- Preserved the Union during the Civil War.
- Played a key role in the abolition of slavery.
- Left a lasting legacy of freedom and equality.